One-Year-Old In Critical Condition, Springs Woman Charged

Colorado Springs Police are investigating the abuse of a one-year-old girl who is in critical condition.

Officers say that on Wednesday, they were called to the 900 block of Zamora Circle for an incident involving a one-year-old girl who was unconscious and not breathing.

The girl was transported to a local hospital suffering from life-threatening, abusive injuries.

Detectives responded to continue the investigation.

27-year-old Melissa Alexander, who was caring for the toddler, was taken into custody Thursday and booked into the Criminal Justice Center. She is being charged with child abuse.

The girl remains in critical condition in the hospital.